Best of Metromix Indianapolis 2011Hot dog
Like pizza, this isn't one of those areas Indiana is known for. Corn? Yes. Reprocessed meat products? Not as much. That just means we get the chance to steal from every other city and make it our own. Which is the best?
And the winner is…
King David Dogs
135 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204Neighborhood: Downtown
King David Dogs serves quarter-pound portions of beef in the form of high-grade, Kosher-style hot dogs. The grill has added a limited breakfast menu.
Nominees
Fat Dan's Chicago-Style Deli
815 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220Neighborhood: Broad Ripple
This authentic Chicago deli uses Vienna sausage hot dogs and is open late night for the post-bar crowd.
Victory Field
501 W. Maryland St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225Neighborhood: Downtown
Nothing goes better with a normal hot dog than baseball and sunshine. We know that's a ways away, but just imagine the Indians, the sun and add a layer of gooey mustard running down your hands. Some things were just made to go together.
Mug-N-Bun Drive-In
5211 W. 10th St.
Speedway, IN 46224Neighborhood: Speedway
Drive-in fans have been turning on their lights for onion rings and tenderloin sandwiches at this institution for more than 50 years. The sweet, creamy root beer is still made in-house and served in frosty mugs; some customers buy it by the gallon.
Zacky's Hot Dogs
1315 S. Rangeline Road
Carmel, IN 46032Chicago-style hot dogs and chili cheese dogs are the most popular menu offerings at Zacky's. Smokehouse barbecue meats include ribs, rib tips and pulled pork.
Last year's winner
King David Dogs
135 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204Neighborhood: Downtown
King David Dogs serves quarter-pound portions of beef in the form of high-grade, Kosher-style hot dogs. The grill has added a limited breakfast menu.
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